The St Mirren U20s lost a goal in injury time to lose in their first match since the mini winter break. 

The Young Buds hosted Aberdeen's U20s in the SPFL Development League at the Paisley 2021 Stadium last night and it was the visitors who opened the scoring on 14 minutes when Connor McLennan broke through on goal and lobbed Christopher Henry in the Saints goal. 

Saints were level 20 minutes later through Cameron MacPherson. The midfielder ghosted in at the back post to volley home David Clarkson's cross to equaliser.

And the Young Buds were ahead minutes before half time when Conor McBrearty reacted the quickest to poke the ball beyond Dons goalkeeper Robbie Mutch to give Saints a lead going into the break.  

Aberdeen equalised around the hour mark when Seb Ross followed the ball into the net after a save from Henry fell at his feet. 

Both sides had chances to win it, with new signings Josh Todd and Pål Fjelde going close as time ticked down.

Just as the match looked to be heading for a draw, David Dangana popped up in the 92nd minute to head home for the visitors and seal a dramatic 3-2 win. 

Match gallery pictures by John Millar - © millarpictures

St Mirren Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Josh Todd until the end of the season with a years option.

The Englishman joins the Buddies after leaving fellow Ladbrokes Championship side Dumbarton earlier this month. 

The 22 year-old, who made 27 appearances for the Sons, told stmirren.com: "I'm really excited. It's been one of my goals for a few years [to go full time] and St Mirren's a massive club. I'm looking to excel personally and as part of the team." 

We'll have more from Josh on stmirren.com tomorrow. 

Gary MacKenzie believes he could've scored a hat-trick for Saints on Saturday but admitted he felt a draw was probably the right result in the end.

The Buddies halted in-form Dunfermline with a 1-1 draw at East End Park on Saturday after the defender's second half header gained the visitors a point against a Pars side that had won both their matches in 2017. 

Speaking to stmirren.com after the match, MacKenzie felt like the team put everything into the match but accepted that a point was right for both sides.

I think a point is a fair reflection," he said. "I'm not saying that we are happy with it. We felt we could come here and get the win. But the way the game went I think probably a draw was a fair result.

"It was a bit end-to-end in the second half and we had to commit bodies which left the game a bit open. But you could see there was a desire to go and try to get the three points. I think all-in-all to come away from home and pick up a point at a team that are doing well just now is positive.

"It was important that we showed a response, a will to win and a desire to compete and try to outwork the other team. Players gave everything and they're in a good run of form.

"We said we had to go out and leave nothing out there and I think we did that. The pitch was heavy and bobbly so it wasn't nice football but you need to play the conditions and we done it.

"We could've won the game, but equally they could've nicked something so I think it was important we took something and look at the positives."

MacKenzie's equaliser came just a minute into the second half and was his second goal in three matches after scoring against Morton on Hogmanay. The 30 year-old believes that he could have scored more goals this season and that he and his teammates all have a duty to get on the scoresheet.

It's good to score goals," he continued. "A few weeks ago I was having a bit of banter with the gaffer and James Fowler about it. Nine times out of ten the other team's main aerial threat will pick me up so I was a bit of a decoy to take them out of the way to allow other people the chance which I wasn't happy about because I fancy myself to beat anybody.

"I reckon I could have been on near double figures throughout the course of the season and I could've had three goals today. But it's good to pitch in with goals and I think everybody has to pitch in with goals."

After the mini winter break, the St Mirren Under-20 side are back in action tonight when they play host to their counterparts from Aberdeen.

The SPFL Development League encounter between the young Buddies and Dons will take place at the Paisley 2021 Stadium and will kick-off at 6:00pm.

For more news on the SPFL Development League please click HERE.

The St Mirren Fans Council in conjunction with the St Mirren Youth Academy are hosting a golf day to raise funds for youth development at the club.

Join us for a great day out on Wednesday 5th April 2017 at Erskine Golf Club and spend time with Directors and players (past and present) from St Mirren Football club.

The day will consist of:

* 8:30am: Hot roll, tea/coffee upon arrival and meet/greet players and staff.

* 9:00am: Enjoy the live draw for each 3 ball to pair up with St Mirren FC rep.

* 10:00am: Shotgun start, Team Stable format, 3 qtrs of handicap, off yellow tees

* Sit down to 2 course meal, main course and dessert followed by tea and coffee.

* Photo opportunities with players and staff from the club.

All of the above for only £75 per person and we require entries of teams of 3 by e-mail on a first come, first served basis to ensure your place. Individual entries are also welcomed to be matched up with others.

If you are keen to join us on the day, please send your name and/or 3 team members’ names or individual entries and contact details to Eric Crossan at eric.crossan@talktalk.net asap, after which details will follow.

This coming Saturday (21st January), St Mirren head to ‘The City of Discovery’ for a William Hill Scottish Cup match-up with Dundee at Dens Park.

The info on Travel Clubs heading to Dens Park for the match is as follows:

Cockles Wilson Supporters Bus

The bus for Dundee will leave at 11:00am.

Please note that we will be stopping in Auchterarder on the way up for a light refreshment.

Bus tickets are now available in the Bankhouse.

Tile Bar Supporters Bus

The bus going to Dens Park for the Scottish Cup tie against Dundee will leave at 12:00pm (noon).

As this is a cup tie all members must pay on the day. If any members are not going please get in touch with Kenny or Rab to confirm.

Chivas Travel Club

The bus for the cup tie at Dundee will leave at 12:00pm (noon).

Non members tickets are now on sale from The Court Bar.

North End Travel Club

The bus to the Scottish Cup tie in Dundee will leave the Sneddon at 12:30pm.

Bus tickets on sale in the Brewers Tap, £7 each.

This coming Saturday (21st January), St Mirren make the journey to Dens Park to face Premiership side Dundee in the 4th Round of the William Hill Scottish Cup.

Please note that entry to this tie is by ticket only which must be purchased ahead of the day of the match.

Tickets for this match are now on sale from the St Mirren Ticket Office and the Online Ticket Shop.

The ticket details for the cup tie are as follows:

Dundee v St Mirren
William Hill Scottish Cup, 4th Round
Venue: Dens Park, Dundee
Date: Saturday 21st January 2017
Kick-off: 3:00pm

This match will be all-ticket.

The St Mirren fans will be located in the Bob Shankly Stand.

Ticket Prices

Adult - £20
Over 65 - £10
Under 16 - £10
FT Student - £10
Wheelchair User & Carer*- £10

* Wheelchair users and carers who want to attend this tie should note that a list will not be submitted for this match, you must purchase a ticket from the St Mirren Ticket Office.

Please note that Dundee Football Club do not accept any responsibility for tickets lost in the post or in any other way and replacements will not be authorised under any circumstances.

Tickets are also on sale for the upcoming Ladbrokes Championship match against Falkirk at The Paisley 2021 Stadium. The ticket details are as follows:

St Mirren v Falkirk
Ladbrokes Championship
Venue: Paisley 2021 Stadium, Paisley
Date: Saturday 28th January 2017
Kick-off: 3:00pm

This match will be all-ticket.

Tickets for this match are now on sale from the St Mirren Ticket Office and the Online Ticket Shop.

Ticket Information

The St Mirren Ticket Office opening hours for this week are as follows:

16/01/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
17/01/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
18/01/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
19/01/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
20/01/2017 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
21/01/2017 - CLOSED

Ticket Office Phone No: (0141) 840-6130.
St Mirren Ticket Office E-Mail: tickets@stmirren.com.

A selection of pictures from yesterday's 1-1 draw with Dunfermline at East End Park in the Ladbrokes Championship.

Match gallery pictures by Allan Picken – © Allan Picken Photography and John Millar - © millarpictures

Jack Ross gives his thoughts following the 1-1 draw with the Championship's in-form side Dunfermline at East End Park.

St Mirren came away from East End Park, the home of in-form Dunfermline, with a point after Gary MacKenzie's second half header. Saints had fallen behind in the first half when Kallum Higginbotham scored from the penalty spot. But experienced MacKenzie earned the Buddies a share of the spoils with an early second half goal in a high tempo encounter.

Stephen Mallan had a free kick opportunity with less than a minute on the clock. Saints had won the ball from Dunfermline's kick-off and won the set piece in 'Mallan territory'. The midfielder stepped up and curled it just beyond the left hand post.

The visitors started in good fashion and Rocco Quinn was next to go close when his long range effort was deflected wide for a corner. However, Mallan's delivery had too much on it and evaded Gary MacKenzie who was running in from deep at the back post.

Saints won another corner but only after Langfield had to be alert to deny Michael Moffat. The ball was played through to the striker, taking out the Saints defence, with Langfield doing well to block the attempt. The corner for the Buddies

The home side started to take a foothold in the match and only some last ditch defending from Andy Webster denied Nicky Clark the opportunity to get a shot away at goal. It was again Webster to the rescue when he cleared the ball off the line. Paul McMullan found space in the box on the right hand side and hit a shot which deflected beyond Langfield with the captain there to scoop the ball away from danger.

Dunfermline felt they should've had a penalty around the half hour mark when Michael Moffat felt he had been fouled in the area by MacKenzie. The referee was unmoved and play raged on.

However, the Pars would win a penalty minutes later when MacKenzie was adjudged to have fouled Moffat this time. Kallum Higginbotham made no mistake from the spot as he smashed it into the net beyond Langfield to gives Pars a 1-0 lead.

The Buddies could've been level mere minutes later when both Kyle McAllister and MacKenzie went mightily close. 17 year-old McAllister burst through on goal on the left hand side and saw his effort pushed by the post by Sean Murdoch in the Dunfermline goal. From the resultant corner defender MacKenzie bulleted a header goalward only to see it crack off the post and be cleared away. Saints kept up the pressure with more corner kicks but nothing was falling for the visitors and Dunfermline took their 1-0 lead into half time.

Half Time: Dunfermline 1-0 St Mirren

Saints made the perfect start to the second half when MacKenzie headed home an equaliser. Mallan's shot was pushed up into the air by Murdoch and headed behind for a corner. The ball was whipped in where MacKenzie climbed above his marker to slam the header into the Pars net. It was the defender's second goal in three games and was the ideal way to get the second half going.

Dunfermline should've retaken the lead less than 10 minutes later when Clark found himself free on the right hand side. The forward expertly picked out Moffat who somehow managed to send the ball wide when it looked easier to score.

The home side were having the bulk of the pressure and were denied a second goal by a wonderful save from Langfield. Clark rose the highest to head the ball towards the left hand corner of the net but the experienced goalkeeper - playing his first match since November - clawed the ball away. 

The Buddies were very much still in the match though and MacKenzie's aerial presence at corners saw him almost score a second. Again the defender rose the highest but this time his header nestled in the arms of Murdoch. Moments later, substitute Lewis Morgan flashed a shot just over the bar from the edge of the box. 

Higginbotham went close to getting his second of the afternoon when he let rip from outside the box watching it fly just wide of the left hand post. And the forward did similar from a free kick minutes later after Storie had pulled back Moffat. 

The game petered out with half chances for either side, though Clark had a wonderful chance for the home side, but his header went just beyond the post and both sides took a point,

Full Time: Dunfermline 1-1 St Mirren

St Mirren: Langfield, Naismith, Irvine, Webster (Baird, 45), MacKenzie, Quinn (Morgan, 58), Storie, Mallan, Loy, McAllister (Magennis, 74), Sutton
Subs Not Used: Willison, Clarkson, Fjelde, McLear 

Dunfermline: Murdoch, Talbot, Ashcroft, Fordyce, Herron, Geggan, Wedderburn, Higginbotham, McMullan (Cardle, 89), Clark, Moffat
Subs Not Used: Hutton, Martin, Morris, McCabe, Reilly, El Alagui

Referee: William Collum
Assistant Referee: Stephen Mitchell
Assistant Referee: David Doig

Attendance: 4,108

Match report and gallery pictures by Allan Picken – © Allan Picken Photography and John Millar - © millarpictures